Imagine finishing your week feeling accomplished instead of overwhelmed–what’s the secret?

It’s easy to get to Friday and wonder where all the time went–why your goals stayed on the back burner, and your to-do list only grew longer. The truth is, a productive week doesn’t start on Monday; it starts with a solid plan before the week even begins.

In this encore episode, we’re breaking down a simple, actionable framework for planning your perfect week so you can finish with clarity, progress, and a sense of accomplishment.

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• Top 3 Productivity Resources [2:56 ]





• When is the best time to plan? [6:04 ]





• How do you make sure your priorities get done? [15:24 ]





• Learn from the past to improve the future [23:22 ]





• How to leave room for flexibility [32:46 ]

Links:

• Calm





• Indeed





• Masterclass





• 25X Productivity Coaching





• Uniball Signo DX .38 pen





• Marinara Pomodoro Timer





• MagicPlan





• How I Plan My Week as a CEO





• Thinking Time: the Counterintuitive Approach to Growth (TPS162)





• How to Use Your Calendar





• Atomic Habits: 4 Laws for Changing Your Identity & Living the Life You Want w/ James Clear (TPS217)





• 3 Simple Steps to Help You Master Your Calendar (TPS198)





• How to Prioritize Your Todo List With A Sheet of Paper





• Listen to Time Ferris’s podcast with Jim Collins — A Rare Interview with a Reclusive Polymath (#361)





• Oura Ring





• The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months





• The 12 Week Year: The “Secret Sauce” To Achieving Your Goals Every Quarter (TPS288)





• Can The “Sandwich Technique” Solve Your Focus Problems? w/ Erin Chase (TPS226)





• Productivity Academy





• The Productivity Show on Youtube





• The Productivity Show Youtube Clips





• Become a member of TPS+





• Take the Productivity Quiz

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